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Chest Pain

Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.

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I am experiencing stabbing pain in my right chest. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old male experiencing stabbing pains in my right lung or chest for a couple of days. I am not exactly sure when it started, it slowly faded into existence. It is primarily a sharp stabbing pain in my right middle or lower ribs and lungs in the same area. The pain expands...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you take this symptom seriously and seek medical attention, especially since the pain is persistent and appears to be worsening. Chest pain can stem from various conditions, some of which are serious and demand...  Read Full »

I suffer from chest pain and anxiety disorder. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing pinpoint chest pain and a sensation like hair pulling for the past four days. Despite undergoing three ECGs, all of which have shown normal results, the sudden pinpoint pain on the left side persists. I have a history of anxiety disorder. My blood pressure is 12...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the details provided, you may be experiencing symptoms of chest pain and anxiety. While your ECG (echocardiogram) results (attachments removed to protect patient identity) are reassuring, further investi...  Read Full »

I feel pressure in my chest. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I started smoking heavily for just three months and I feel a pressing sensation in my chest. What does that mean? Should I be concerned? Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing symptoms of chest pressure. As a 30-year-old male who has started smoking heavily within the past three months, it is possible that these symptoms could be re...  Read Full »

I have chest pain and throat irritation after binge eating. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I do a lot of binge eating and sometimes cannot sleep because of chest pain. I have chest pain from time to time with throat irritation. It had happened before, and I saw a doctor. He suggested some medicine, and it also worked, but after that, my eating was not perfect for at least a wee...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have been experiencing chest pain and throat irritation, along with binge eating and difficulty sleeping, these symptoms could be indicative of several underlying medical conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), an...  Read Full »

I have heart palpitations and chest pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having slight heart palpitations. The side of my chest is tight, and pains to take deep breaths. Sometimes, there is a sharp pain, and my heart races randomly. Recently, these symptoms have worsened when I exercise. I am 18 years old, and I want to go to the emergency room ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing symptoms like chest tightness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, especially during exercise, seek medical attention as soon as possible. These symptoms could indicate a sev...  Read Full »

Why do I feel severe pain in my chest, upper back, and arms?

Query: Hello doctor, I have felt severe pain in the chest with palpitations and pain in my left upper back for five to ten minutes for the past few months. After some time, the pain gets relieved but then I feel weak and tired. Sometimes, I feel pain in my arms and temporal veins. Why so?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. The symptoms you described, such as severe chest pain, palpitations, pain in the left upper back, weakness, tiredness, and pain in the arms, could potentially be related to various factors. However, it is important to note that chest pa...  Read Full »

A 20-year-old male has needle like pounding pain in chest. Help.

Query: Hello doctor, What could be the cause of a needle-like pounding pain in the chest area of a 20-year-old male? He complains of something crawling in his chest and feels like it wants to come out of his mouth. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com The symptoms you described are not typical of a needle-like pounding pain in the chest and a sensation of something crawling in the chest with a desire to come out of the mouth. These symptoms could be indicative of a rare condition called foreign body aspiration syndro...  Read Full »

I had myocarditis and now have left-sided chest pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,So, two months ago, I got mild myocarditis from overworking out in the gym. I have been working out for about five years now. So when I got this mild myocarditis, I was in the hospital for two days, and they gave me an anti-inflammatory drink. Then they sent me home, and after one month...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chest pain can have various causes, and it is important. Given your history of myocarditis and the recent chest pain you have been experiencing, it is essential to take it seriously and seek medical advice as soon as possible. While waiting to see a cardiologist, there...  Read Full »

My wheezing has worsened after vape sessions. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. Four days ago I started to hear a silent wheezing sound when breathing nothing that was actually serious or annoying it just kind of was there. And so I sort of stayed the same until one day ago because yesterday I vaped for the very first time in my life (something ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I can provide some general information. It is important to note that vaping can have potential health risks, especially for individuals who are underage. If you are experiencing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and ch...  Read Full »

I have chest pain due to excess alcohol consumption. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,For the past week, I have been consistently consuming alcohol, and as a result, I am experiencing severe chest pain, specifically on the right side beneath the breastbone. The pain has become unbearable. I am unable to eat anything, and even swallowing water is causing excruciating pain...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. The symptoms you described, including severe chest pain and difficulty swallowing, could potentially be related to a condition called gastritis or even gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Th...  Read Full »

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